A Glimpse of the Future

When a story begins with a character having a significant dream, this could foreshadow:

• The character's fears or hopes

• A prophecy or prediction about the story's events

• The character's past coming back to haunt them

• The character's inability to sleep well

When an author uses a character's dream to hint at future events, this is an example of:

• Symbolic representation

• Predicting future events

• Analyzing character actions

• Understanding author's intent

In the context of futuristic literature, what does the term 'dystopia' refer to?

• A perfect society

• A society characterized by human misery

• A society with advanced technology

• A society with no government

Which of the following is a common theme in futuristic narratives?

• Nostalgia for the past

• Exploration of space

• The decline of technology

• The importance of tradition

In a story set in the future, what might a 'cybernetic enhancement' refer to?

• A new fashion trend

• A type of futuristic vehicle

• A technological improvement to the human body

• A new form of government

What literary device is used when a future event is hinted at earlier in the story?

• Metaphor

• Foreshadowing

• Irony

• Alliteration

In futuristic literature, what role does technology often play?

• A tool for character development

• A backdrop for romantic subplots

• A catalyst for societal change

• A minor detail in the setting

Which sentence best demonstrates the use of future tense?

• She walks to the store.

• She walked to the store.

• She will walk to the store.

• She is walking to the store.

What is a common characteristic of a protagonist in a futuristic story?

• They are often royalty.

• They are usually from the past.

• They often challenge societal norms.

• They are typically villains.

In the phrase 'a glimpse of the future,' what part of speech is 'glimpse'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb